Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2007 Jeep Liberty
NHTSA data on file today
The 2007 Jeep Liberty has 7 NHTSA recall campaigns and 703 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #18V278000 Rear Lower Control Arm Fracture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #13V252000 Post-Collision Fire after Rear Impact NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #12V085000 REAR LOWER CONTROL ARM FRACTURE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09E039000 AFTERMARKET PERFORMANCE SUSPENSION SYSTEMS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #07V089000 OVERHEATING VENTILATION & AC BLOWER MOTOR NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06V493000 ABS CONTROL MODULE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06V341000 POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Visibility 220 complaints
- Fuel System, Gasoline 110 complaints
- Structure 106 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 101 complaints
- Suspension 79 complaints
- Electrical System 67 complaints
Of the 703 complaints on file, 25 report a crash and 12 a fire; across all 703 complaints, owners report 21 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $7,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2007 Jeep Liberty has notable issues, including rear suspension rust, fuel tank concerns during impacts, and electrical problems. These issues, combined with a high volume of complaints, suggest increased repair needs and limited reliability.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| rear suspension | 60,000–100,000 miles | $500–$1,200 | very common |
| fuel tank | 50,000–90,000 miles | $700–$1,500 | common |
| HVAC system | 80,000–120,000 miles | $300–$800 | common |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter change
- Tire rotation and balance
- Engine air filter replacement
- Brake pad inspection and replacement
- Transmission fluid change
- Coolant system flush
- Spark plug replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unusual suspension noises
- Fuel smell or leaks
- Overheating blower motor
- Erratic braking
- Unexpected transmission behavior
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2007 Jeep Liberty at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.